President - Custom Homes & Construction
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven President to lead a growing custom home and construction business. The President will be responsible for overall company performance, defining and executing growth strategies, overseeing operations and project delivery, and fostering a high-performance culture that prioritizes quality, safety, and client satisfaction. This role combines executive leadership with deep construction and custom-home experience to scale the business profitably.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the companys strategic plan to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share in the custom homes and construction sector.
- Own full P&L accountability; set financial targets, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions to achieve fiscal goals.
- Lead and mentor senior leadership (operations, estimating, project management, sales, finance) to ensure aligned execution across functions.
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery for custom homes and construction projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget performance and high quality standards.
- Drive business development and client relationships: cultivate referral networks, partnerships, and repeat business with homeowners, architects, and trade partners.
- Implement and maintain robust construction processes, quality control, safety programs, and compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent; build a positive company culture that supports growth and continuous improvement.
- Optimize operations and systemsestablish scalable processes, technology adoption, and KPIs to support rapid growth.
- Manage vendor, subcontractor, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement and reliable delivery.
- Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks; ensure adequate insurance, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- Proven executive leadership experience (President, GM, CEO, or equivalent) with 10+ years in construction and custom home building.
- Track record of growing companies or business unitsexperience scaling operations, revenue, and profitability.
- Deep knowledge of construction operations, estimating, project management, building codes, and custom home workflows.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L, forecasting, and cost control.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and building strategic partnerships.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire teams and create a performance-oriented culture.
- Experience implementing systems and processes that support scalable growth (ERP/CRM, project management tools, KPIs).
- Relevant industry certifications or licenses (general contractor license preferred) and commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.